V-239845

Discussion

Encryption is only as good as the encryption modules utilized. Unapproved cryptographic module algorithms cannot be verified and cannot be relied upon to provide confidentiality or integrity, and DoD data may be compromised due to weak algorithms. The use of TLS provides confidentiality of data in transit between the application server and client. FIPS 140-2 approved TLS versions include TLS V1.0 or greater. TLS must be enabled and non-FIPS-approved SSL versions must be disabled. NIST SP 800-52 specifies the preferred configurations for government systems.

Check Content

Check that FIPS mode is enabled in the vRealize Automation virtual appliance management interface with the following steps:

1. Log on to the vRealize Automation virtual appliance management interface (vAMI): https://vrealize-automation-appliance-FQDN:5480
2. Select vRA Settings >> Host Settings.
3. Review the button under the Actions heading on the upper right to confirm that "enable FIPS" is selected.

If "enable FIPS" is not selected, this is a finding.

Alternately, check that FIPS mode is enabled in the command line using the following steps:

1. Log on to the console as root.
2. Run the command: vcac-vami fips status

If FIPS is not enabled, this is a finding.